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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
5
Local notes report J J Reigelmier returning from Teipsic, illnesses in Mrs Humbert and son, and Olive Reigelmire taking a new job. People change posts at Box factory and Al Goldnetz store, twins born to Hammer smiths, arc light work at P G & EH Co, storm brings sudden temperature swing, Lake Doster plastering, and elections staff changes. Dr Wood's Norway Syrup touted for children, and Chicago & Northwestern mentioned as a rail note.
Local notices from Defiance include errands, visits, and small events such as Weisenberger and Emery props at The Ideal Pharmacy. Reports mention Luis Speaker visiting Fred Speiser, George Mallett’s trip to Mt. Zion to set a monument, and cement works by Jacob Baites for Elliott Young and Billie Switzer on Jefferson Street. A marriage is announced, a horse dies, and social activities feature Burdock Blood Bitters ads, secondhand goods, and a Presbyterian musical by Miss Lottie Demuth.
The Browy family expresses gratitude to kind friends who assisted during illness and at the death of their daughter Addie. Their kindness will be remembered. Mr and Mrs N D Browy.
W H Westerman works in Sherwood this week. Dr Walt Hilton of Pleasant Bend visits the city. Bert Baker of Auburn Ind visits Tuesday. Mrs W S Culp of Ayersville improving after illness. Neal Leaders contracted to build Sam Roth’s new Harrison street house. Ed Brechbill couple of Highland township welcome ten pound baby girl. Mrs Joe St Amant and children of Oakwood guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Wolsiffer. Toledo excursion tickets for April 2 to see Ben Hur at Merchants National Bank. Kenneth D Harris Route 3 to have public sale March 30 at 10 a m. Mrs J I Hale and daughter Etta return from Garrett. J V Dowell visiting. Demnous torment of itching piles promises no cure. Dean’s ointment praised. Lenten services at St John Reformed church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Word from Allin Iowa that Mrs Gus Otto fell from chair, serious. Frank St Amant at the Nash factory injured fingers. possible non amputation. Dr Stevens treated wounds. K and L of C social session April 14 for members and families. March 29 8 p m degree team rehearsal. all members requested.
Fire plans and specifications for the new post office are completed and the contract may be let soon. It is hoped the building can be ready for occupancy by July 1 if Weigerding vacates promptly, with no extension beyond that date expected.
Rev F E Lahr leads Divine services as listed with Sunday school at 9 a m and 1 15 p m sessions. English sermon at 10 a m and 12 15 p m. Lenten services Thursday at 7 30 p m. All are invited to attend.
Announcement of the dedication of Gordon Creek U B Church next Sunday March 29 is recalled. Official statement will be issued later. Rev C W Harwoon pastor.
Rev. W J Dempster preached to a large crowd on the church’s duty to the wayward and unfortunate, drawing from Christ’s dialogue with the Samaritan woman. Hymns from the Munhall collection were sung, and several new converts joined the church after the service. An invitation is issued to hear him again at 7 30 tonight with Munhall hymn book.
Mrs C W Butler received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs Alice Norton Drapier on Tuesday. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon. Mrs Drapier once resided with Mrs Olds in this city. She belonged to the Presbyterian Church and was a charter member of Sorosis.
In the court of common pleas today the case Bumpus versus Harley resulted in judgment for the defendant. The state versus Sam Carr ended with a verdict of not guilty after the jury was out. Wiliet versus Short is being tried this afternoon. Marriage licenses issued include Owen Thompson and Lena Brinker of Hicksville, Herbert J. McDivit of Indiana and Clara L. Aschbacher of Defiance.
Central Union Telephone announces new subscribers since the last list. Names include William Gillum of Union 2, Louis Smith on Union 2 ring, J A Law on main 1, J P Hetz on main 2, A W Beerbower union ring on J A Evans, J J Hoefial union 1024, L Shaw union 1418, Dr G W Huffman Red STL, J A Kroeckel union 549, Wm Roehmel union 8, Speiser union 399.
The list records transfers among multiple residents and firms in various towns. Names include Sand Mary Moog, N Troxel, Cordelia Switzer, Amos K Brown, James W Seever, Abe Hudkins, Gertrude Myers, O and A Groug, Jesse V Knisely, and Dan Sprow. Properties move in Hicksville Evansport Richland Noble and Milford areas with varying sums recorded.
The fire department answered a still alarm at C. W. Krotz home at 5 40 p m Tuesday due to a burning chimney. Earlier at 4 p m an alarm from box 31 sent units to Ed White on Water street for a burning chimney.
Arthur J. Morris sold a horse to Joseph Hanencrat for 12 dollars. Frank Elmlinger rented J D Kinners farm and will move in soon. Will Simmons will move to his farm this week. Mrs H J Kleinhein improving after grip. Farmers husking corn from winter. Frank Emlinger rented his farm to Mr Howe. Morris bought several cattle from Oliver Shell last week. Samuel Dunbar of South Defiance visited Monday. Dan Parte visited Geo Carver Monday. Mr Countryman of Defiance sold machinery here Monday. Mel Hall drove to Evansport. Prank Figley drove to Defiance Tuesday. Rath and Little Vera Woodcock visited Mrs Alice Hall Tuesday. John Black purchased a fine work horse from Mr Serahm. Mel Hall bought two cows from Geo Harmon Tuesday. Will Meyer and Mord Cameron in Defiance Thursday. Mrs Emma Meyer and Mary Meyer in Defiance Friday. Jas and Wm Figley, John Hancock, and Jas Wisler in Defiance Friday.
A fragmentary note mentions Castoria and a reference to a familiar brand line. The readable text hints at medical or patent branding but lacks complete details for a fuller report.
The Whitney and Currier Company offers their stock of new and used pianos and pianolas at four to percent of the usual price.
Currier Hall opens Monday March 20 at 8 am for a ten day piano sale featuring famous makers. Giant sale promises rapid turnover as all pianos are expected to sell quickly. Carpenters take possession April 10 while store remains open during refurbishment.
Notice to Teachers announces Currier Hall at 513 515 Madison Street Toledo Ohio hosts a ten day piano sale on two floors. The Whitney Currier Co advertises steep discounts on new and used pianos from Steinway Knabe Ludwig and more with terms and low down payments.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the loss of our infant son. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brows.
The best path to Columbus, Lancaster, Logan, Athens, Wellston, Jackson, Gallipolis, Middleport, and Pomeroy is via Toledo or Fostoria then the Hocking Valley. New vestibuled Pullman cars and smooth roadbed promise a pleasant journey. Ask the Wabash or B & C ticket agent to route you via the Hocking Valley.
Lavina Myers died at her brother Daniel Myers home in Highland township at 1 30 am. aged about 70. Funeral at Highland Chapel Friday at 1 pm with Rev B W Slagle. Addie Brown five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah D Brown died at 303 Jackson Street at 1115 pm Wednesday. Funeral from the house Friday at 10 am with Rev C Dorset of Paulding officiating. Interment in Cromley graveyard.
Lyman B. Goddard born July 1850 in Londerry Vermont. died March 13, 1903, in Roswell New Mexico after pneumonia. Eldest son of T. B. Goddard he lived in Ohio Wisconsin Kansas Oklahoma Territory Enid and finally New Mexico. He married Thankful Umphry and had seven children. his wife predeceased him. Survived by five children in the West, a father, a brother and three sisters in Ohio, and a sister in Vermont.
North Richland residents report Mrs Jas Wilson and daughter Stella returning home after a several week visit in Toledo. Mrs Fred Spangler is quite poorly. Mrs Leo Siler and husband visited Sunday with her parents. Abel Brown stayed some weeks with Mr and Mrs Frank Durham. Mr and Mrs Geo Horr visited Mr and Mrs Bert Minsel. Mesdames Fred Brown and Conkle also returned home after visiting their father.
Miss Anna Hann visited her sister Mrs Susie Sanford last week rank Bouchers children sick are better Bryant Mansfield and family visited Fred Martch and family Sunday John Wiler moved to Trombly Wood Co Wednesday Mrs J Porter is very poor Marta and Ola Myers of Ayersville visited Dan Myers and sisters Allie Van Skiver who had worked at the stave factory was taken home in Defiance last Wednesday quite sick B A Mansfield bought a cow of his father Monday
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